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Principal Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Thu, Oct 08, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To elevate the systems that power trusted decision-making, the full-time remote Principal Software Engineer will define platform standards, lead complex cross-domain initiatives, and shape the future of analytics and data infrastructure.

Key responsibilities
  • Architect and improve orchestration, monitoring, and data reliability systems
  • Define modeling, semantic layer, and governance standards across teams
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to modernize and future-proof the data platform
Required qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Backend Software Engineering
  • Expert SQL skills and strong proficiency in Python or similar languages
  • Deep experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or similar warehouses
  • Hands-on experience with dbt and orchestration tools like Airflow or Dagster
  • Experience implementing secure data access patterns in regulated environments

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